Town in Manabí, Ecuador
Cost of living in Puerto López
How much a month costs in Puerto López
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,000–1,600 ($1,000–1,600).
Prices in Puerto López
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $250–450 | $250–450 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $200–350 | $200–350 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $8–14 | $8–14 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $35–75 | $35–75 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $3–5 | $3–5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $9–16 | $9–16 |
| Cappuccino | $1.5–2.8 | $1.5–2.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1.8–3 | $1.8–3.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $0.4–1.5 | $0.4–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10–20 | $10–20 |
Cost of living across Ecuador
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Otavalo | $900–1,400 | 84/100 |
| Mindo | $900–1,400 | 85/100 |
| Baños | $1,000–1,500 | 76/100 |
| Montañita | $1,000–1,600 | 73/100 |
| Puerto López | $1,000–1,600 | — |
| Cuenca | $1,300–1,900 | 63/100 |
| Guayaquil | $1,300–1,900 | 32/100 |
| Vilcabamba | $1,300–2,000 | — |
| Quito | $1,400–2,000 | 39/100 |
| Galápagos Islands | $3,500–5,500 | 5/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Puerto López
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Puerto López?
About $600–850 on a lean budget, $1,000–1,600 for a comfortable month and $2,000–3,200 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Puerto López?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $250–450 ($250–450) a month in the center and $200–350 ($200–350) outside it.
How much does food cost in Puerto López?
A local meal is $3–5 ($3–5); a mid-range restaurant is $9–16 ($9–16) per person.
Is Ecuador expensive?
Prices in Ecuador are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ministry of Environment (Machalilla National Park)
- Primicias: whale season and tour prices 2026
- El Universo: bus fare increase 2026
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.